Structural Project Engineer (Mid-Level)

About the role

Hybrid work setting. Hazen and Sawyer is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer for its New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Massachusetts offices. As part of the Structural team, the role involves planning, design, permitting, and construction of structures in the water space (drinking water, wastewater, water resources, conveyance, canals, and ports). Opportunities for client development, project management, technical leadership, and staff mentoring across Hazen’s Northeast and Midwest businesses, with primary focus on projects in NY, NJ, and CT. Fieldwork and site visits from planning through construction may be required, with occasional travel. Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen‑Williams equation), Hazen and Sawyer is an employee‑owned company focused exclusively on "all things water." The firm provides planning, design, and oversight of construction for environmental infrastructure – water, wastewater, and stormwater management – fostering a low‑bureaucracy, high‑creativity work environment with over 2,400 employees in 90+ offices across the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK.

Responsibilities

• Project engineering/management, mentoring and developing junior staff, performing site inspections and assessments of existing infrastructure.
• Perform assessment, design, and construction tasks for water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Produce design calculations, technical reports, permitting, detailed design and engineering plans/specifications for environmental structures such as industrial buildings, pump stations, process basins, storage facilities and treatment facilities.
• Participate in construction tasks for similar projects including submittal review, responding to RFI’s, site inspections and clarifications during construction.
• Technical Engineering Leadership.
• Staff Development.

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering (with a Structural Concentration preferred) or Structural Engineering.
• PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• 5‑12 years of related experience.
• Experience in design and construction of structural steel, reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, and aluminum is required, as well as knowledge of applicable building codes and design standards including ACI, AISC, ASCE, and structural analysis and design software.
• Candidates must be effective communicators and able to work successfully in a multi‑discipline team environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Doctorate) in Civil Engineering (with a Structural Concentration) or Structural Engineering.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans).
• Pre‑tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability, plus employer‑paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer‑contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in‑house training, and incentives for professional licensure and professional organization memberships.

Schedule

A flexible hybrid work schedule is offered.